Empire of the Sun (1987)Stream and Watch Online

Looking to watch 'Empire of the Sun' on your TV or mobile device at home? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Steven Spielberg-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Empire of the Sun' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Empire of the Sun' right now, here are some finer points about the Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment history flick.

Released December 8th, 1987, 'Empire of the Sun' stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers The PG movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 33 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 1,840 experienced users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him."

'Empire of the Sun' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, AMC on Demand, Microsoft Store, Vudu, Google Play Movies, and Apple iTunes .